Grant News

Grants plus business support are available to social entrepreneurs that are looking to start or grow an existing social venture. The funding is being made available through the UnLtd the leading provider of support to social entrepreneurs in and around the UK.

The grants are being made available through two funding streams:

• Grants of up to £18,000 to grow an existing social enterprise that has been operating between 1 and 4 years.
• Grants of up to £8,000 for social businesses not yet established or been running under a year.

UnLtd are committed to providing 50% of their awards to Black, Asian and minority ethnic social entrepreneurs, and/or disabled social entrepreneurs.

To be eligible applicants need to be:

• Aged 16 and over
• Living in the United Kingdom
• Willing to participate in a learning experience
• Working to benefit people living in the United Kingdom
• Have a real social impact
• Fulfil a clear need and demand
• Have clear outputs and goals

In addition to the Awards, UnLtd has two focus areas where they think social entrepreneurs can make a big difference. UnLtd has dedicated teams and specialist support available to social entrepreneurs with ideas to help people in the areas of:

• Healthy Aging -  aims to improve the health and wellbeing of marginalised older adults, whilst reducing health inequalities across the UK. 
• Access to Employment - aims to address the challenges faced by individuals who experience systemic barriers to employment such as disabled people, refugees, care leavers, ex-offenders and single parents.
• Funding Future Programme - Taims to harness the power of youth to find solutions for marginalised and minoritised communities affected by the pandemic and the cost of living crisis.
• Movement for Change - in partnership with Sport England, the Movement for Change programme aims to support social entrepreneurs who are helping to unlock the advantages of sport and physical activity for the most marginalised communities.

The closing date for this funding round is the 31st December 2024.

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